2025 Career And Technical Education/Vocational Scholarship

Scholarship grants in the amount of $1,500 each will be awarded to support students who are preparing to further themselves in a chosen vocation. Students who are entering career and technical education programs (CTE) at community colleges, technical training institutions, or vocational training programs may apply for financial scholarship awards. Studies at a four-year program / university are NOT eligible.

Awards may be applied to costs associated with tuition, books, tools, and supplies (must be purchased through college or trade school) that are associated with specific CTE programs.

Applicants must be sponsored by, and work with, local Rotary Clubs, who will be able to nominate up to two applicants for consideration. Complete applications must be submitted by the sponsoring Rotary Club to the Rotary District 6440 CTE/Vocational Scholarship Committee by March 22nd, 2025. Candidates may not submit forms directly to the Committee.

The application package must include the following:
• One complete online application form (which includes up to a 500 word essay on Rotary)
• Two letters of reference addressing the applicant’s readiness to successfully pursue the proposed CTE training program (examples: from a high school teacher, counselor, principal, employer, or someone from their community)
• Transcripts from your high school or college (for studies after 2019)
• The CTE/Vocational Scholarship Application Form signed by the sponsoring Rotary Club
• The CTE/Vocational Scholarship Interview Rating Form signed by the sponsoring Rotary Club